A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and provide an analysis on the implementation and effects of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Act, Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Act and the Nurse Licensure Compact Act, and the effects of interstate medical licensure compacts nationwide on their respective states and this Commonwealth.
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Overview
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study the implementation and effects of several interstate medical licensure compacts – including those for doctors, psychologists, physical therapists, and nurses – and their impact on Pennsylvania and other states. The goal is to assess whether these compacts are improving access to healthcare, protecting Pennsylvania residents, and impacting the movement of healthcare professionals across state lines. The Commission will analyze data related to licensing processes, provider utilization, and potential regulatory changes.
Key provisions
- The Joint State Government Commission will conduct a study on the impact of interstate medical licensure compacts.
- The study will examine the effects of each compact on access to healthcare.
- The study will analyze the percentage of time healthcare providers practice in their home state versus other states under the compact.
- The study will investigate the impact of the compacts on retaining healthcare professionals within their home states.
- The study will assess the speed of license application processing compared to pre-compact times.
- The study will determine if healthcare providers are utilizing the compacts and identify reasons for non-participation.
- The study will compare compact license fees across states.
- The study will examine how Pennsylvania residents are protected from providers with complaints in other states.
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Christine Tartaglione
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